Economic Importance for Humans: Positive

Sandbar sharks are a large part of the commercial shark fishery in the eastern United States as well as numerous other parts of the world. They are caught for their hide, meat, fins, and liver. Sandbar sharks, above other types are sharks, are more sought after because of their size and high fin-to-carcass ratio. In recent decades, demand for them has increased tremendously. Sandbar sharks make up about 60% of the catch in fisheries along the United States Atlantic coast. Recreational fishermen also catch them as a game fish.